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Church Federation Centennial Gala Video

Photos of Visit of Former US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom John Hanford

The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis was honored to welcome the Former US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom John Hanford. The Federation organized his visit to East 91st Christian Church on April 30th with Indiana's Former Secretary of State, Mr. Edwin Simcox, at the church. He and Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Federation Executive Director, were acknowledged during morning worship. She and Mr. Simcox accompanied him to the the youth and adult classes where he addressed matters of religious persecution and freedoms globally as a US diplomate.

On Wednesday, May 1st, The Federation hosted a continental breakfast with the Former Ambassador where he engaged the attendees in an informative and thought provoking discussion about matters of religious freedoms and persecution. He answered specific questions of the attendees and related to specific issues affecting Hoosiers. The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis thanks the office of Senator Richard Lugar for partnering with us to create such a special opportunity for deepening the faith community's understanding of such timely and relevant issues today.

The following photos are of the Former US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom John Hanford visit to the home of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Indiana Interchurch Center, for continental breakfast. The photos include glimpses of the Former Ambassador, the attendees, President Maria Pimentel-Gannon, and Executive Director, the Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith. Click here for a biography of the Former Ambassador.

The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis expresses prayers and sympathy to the families affected by the natural tragedy in Southern Indiana. Read the full press release here.

Week of Prayer

Rev. Dr. James Wells, founder of Crossroads Bible College

A presentation by the Rev. Dr. Charles Ware, President of Crossroads Bible College on the college's founder Rev. Dr. James Wells as part of The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis' Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The gathering was held at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

Jim Jones: Promise and Tragedy

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis produced a series of presentations. This one titled "Jim Jones: Promise and Tragedy" presented from four viewpoints the story of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana, on to Jamestown, Guyana. These were presented at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 19, 2012.

With Human Trafficking Day just around the corner, January 11th, 2012, click here for resources the faith community can use. This site includes links, worship resources, a bulletin insert, a brochure, and two learning sessions for youth groups. In the coming months, new sessions will be added to this series. The ELCA Justice for Women program will also be providing information about Human Trafficking at their national youth gathering in July. They will be heading up an interactive learning station which will introduce youth and youth leaders to Human Trafficking as well as provide the groundwork for continued conversation and action.

CFGI Centennial Announcement and Annual Thank You Reception

The 2012 Centennial Announcement Celebration at the Annual Thank You Reception of The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis on December 13, 2011. Presenting an evening of celebration, prayers, recognition, and sharing.

The Race to the Centennial

CFGI Centennial Press Conference

For more information about the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis Centenial, click here.

On March 4, 2011, the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis hosted a gathering of a non-partisan group of leaders at the Rotundra of the Indiana State Capitol Building to offer a petition of prayer for our beloved State of Indiana and our state leader concerning immigration and other timely legislative matter.

Immigration Reform Discussion at St. Luke's UMC

Immigration reform is a hot topic in our Indiana legislature and all over the country. If you would like to learn more about immigration law and have an opportunity to voice your opinion, please join a discussion group on either Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Room E213 or Sunday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. in the parlor to hear Angela Adams, an immigration attorney with Lewis & Kappes, P.C., share information and insights into the issue.

Both discussions will take place at St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260. All are welcome.

Board Officer Mr. Hugh Moore and Mrs. Karen Moore Receive Recognition

Board Treasurer, Mr. Hugh Moore, and Mrs. Karen Moore were honored on Sunday, February 27th, for their many years of delivering food through and with St. Philips Episcopal Church as members of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Both churches are part of The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis.